Nadine G.

Bruno Mars. Anderson Paak. Lucky Daye. I’m still building the list… So many were so clearly influenced by D’Angelo… It’s clicking now because he’s no longer here. 💔

We really just out here living our lives… Getting older… Not realizing that our seasonal staples are actually tells. LOL. 🤷🏾‍♀️

Been thinking about something since I saw that reel the other day, talking ‘bout jean jackets = Unc and Auntie.

D'Angelo, R&B's reluctant icon, has died at 51 The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his family.

The expressive singer made just three albums, including his 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, but retreated from the public after each. He had been battling cancer, according to a statement from his family. n.pr/438VrK8

WE CANNOT AFFORD THIS.

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'The Alabama Solution': Documentary exposes state's maligned prisons The film shows squalid conditions in Alabama prisons and systemic issues with correctional officer abuse.

A tough but necessary watch: if you’re able, please see “The Alabama Solution” — and be sure to vote for local / state / national politicians who oppose America’s Carceral Infrastructure and long history of RW / Racist cruelty. Available now at #HBO www.alreporter.com/2025/10/10/t...

Puff should have gotten more time. Some people need to be sat down, forreal. The fact that his sentence surprised him tells me he ain't got it yet.

Crissle is admittedly a Cardi fan though. It was a little rough — the delivery — but I don’t think she meant anything in a malicious way.

On Charlie Kirk & “speaking ill of the dead”

My Uber driver just told me ‘the boot is open.’ And I looked at him. Because I KNOW you’re not saying what I think you are. Come get this f*cking bag. 😅

They’re evolving. 😯

It’s sick how desensitized we’ve become. I’ll never forget vacationing in Nevis and the tour guide asking if I’m not ‘scared everyday living [here].’ It’s sick and embarrassing and heartbreaking.

I’m currently in a hotel listening to @cnn give Andrew Cuomo millions of dollars in free advertising; having him on to comment on the recent shooting and now asking leading questions, prompting him to attack Zohran Mamdani as an antisemite who hates police. This is some wild state police shit…

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People used to swear by Hodge’s. 🥹 I heard This Is It BEEN mid. LOL.

Wake it UP. 👏🏾

Has anyone else noticed Siri’s voice change on its own? Now she sounds… Different.

I really hate when y’all say ‘Calm, cool and collective.’ I detest it.

Comment offers feedback from the POV of a 20 year Essence fest attendee, calling out the changes that have taken place since 2020 as the source of problems with the festival, starting with (in this screen cap) disorganization with the lineups, when separate nights used to be aligned with audience and genre.

Comment goes on to highlight the themed nights of past years and how that allowed attendees to plan accordingly. They also address mobility and accessibility issues, and Target as a major sponsor this year in light of the boycott.

Lastly the commenter addresses rising ticket prices, and emphasizes again that they offer this feedback in love and respect

I saw this thoughtful and careful comment on Essence's IG in response to their post about mishandling of the Superlounge this year. It outlines a key current issue: Essence Fest was a very specific and unique experience, and they basically tried to fix something that wasn't broken

San Francisco employers are hiring etiquette coaches for Gen Z - The San Francisco Standard Young workers — many in the office for the first time — need to be taught basic skills, from hygiene to eye contact.

why are you raising your children to be inept in the workplace?

Noooooo! 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

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This was such a good watch. What a complex woman. ✨

What happened in New York is monumental. It shows that big money can be defeated, and that you can elect the leaders you deserve. I know it’s just the primary but New York sent a real message that I hope resonates across the Democratic Party.

Looking for a Black BBQ spot in Brooklyn that serves beef ribs… Failing miserably. Accepting any and all suggestions. 😩

Nine Perfect Strangers and White Lotus are cousins.

My issue is that I’m never reselling anything for less than I paid. 😩 I need to break even at least and I hate the people viewing and making ‘offers’ for my unworn Miu Miu shades online. Misers.

Some of y’all love a run-on sentence and I’m sick of it. 😅